Testimonials

What People Are Saying

“Drew Locher has presented the best message we have heard at the Manufacturing Council. I have experienced quite a few presentations on improved production, but this has been the best one on practical leadership. Drew has inspired me to learn more about culture development and the requirements to support change in people.”

– JK, Marmon Water Group

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I just want to thank you again for doing such a wonderful job on the TWI JI training! You truly have a gift for teaching. I not only learned the JI method but also how to be an effective trainer by observing how you successfully taught the class. Please know that you enhanced everyone’s skills and professional lives by using your talents. I wish you continued success and want to encourage you to KEEP TEACHING!

– Karen Aldrich, Western Excelsior Corporation

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“Drew’s ”Beyond Misery” keynote at our Lean Sigma Forum provided many insightful lessons learned on process improvement. The idea of maintaining a sense of experimentation and removing fear of failure from an organization as keys to long term success were right on target. Further, the idea of leaders to transition to a teacher role in the improvement journey while making problem solving fun was compelling. We would certainly welcome Drew back for future Lean Sigma Forums.”

– Keith Earle, Chevron Lean Sigma

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“Drew’s keynote presentation at our Lean Learning conference made me realize that deploying the lean ‘tools’ is the easy part. He opened my eyes to the deeper behavioral and change management considerations and strategies essential in becoming a true lean enterprise.”

“The Lean Leadership program facilitated on-site by Drew Locher provides a systematic way to guide Leaders through becoming Lean Thinkers and Lean Leaders. The combination of instruction and practical application help both new and experienced leaders work through Lean tools, like Leader Standard work, in small understandable bites.”– Danette Conley, Lean Director Zodiac Arresting Systems

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“The Lean Leadership training Drew provided transformed the culture of Warren Distribution. The training changed the language we use to communicate, the management methods our leaders use, and the way we hold ourselves accountable. The culture changes have sustained over the long haul and we continue to reap the benefits.”

– Michael Hansen. Lean Leader, Warren Distribution

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“The visual management systems that we now have for the project teams has completely transformed conversations between project managers and engineers, allowing engineers to be more focused on pulling work through the process. The teams are now ahead of their plan for the first time ever. The change was nearly instantaneous which is amazing to see.”

– Project Manager, Rolls-Royce Energy

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“At this point we are focusing on individual departments and taking the opportunity to address ‘low hanging fruit’ to energize supervisors, managers and team members. They see the opportunities that are in front of them and realize that they can affect true change and that value can be created. Everyone is seeing glimpses of the possibilities.”

– Maintenance Manager, Phoenix Color

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“The value of the content provided in the University of Michigan Lean Leadership program, I have no doubt that we will benefit from this investment. My hats off to you and the UM team”

– Dusty Cruise, Executive Director Missouri Enterprise

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“Lean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide” is more than a “How-To Guide”. It is a lifeline for anyone serious about implementing Lean, period. As a resource tool that practically leads any engagement or implementation discussion from the boardroom to the water cooler, this book will have a Green Belt mistaken for a more seasoned veteran of Lean. Drew has truly captured the essence of “Real Life Application” and made it simple to understand and easy to implement. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about business improvement.”